The pair, who have been firm friends ever since Coppola cast Dunst in Virgin Suicides in 1998, were both present at the interview, with Coppola admitting she asked the controversial question.

“It’s so much harder when you’re 35 and hate working out,” Dunst said, going on to blame the film’s location – Louisiana – for making it too difficult to eat well. “I’m eating fried chicken and McDonalds before work, so I’m like, ‘we have no options! I’m sorry I can’t lose weight for this role.’”